Safety Tips for First-Time Golf Cart Rental in Panama City Beach & 30A
- beachbayrentals
- Oct 7, 2024
- 3 min read
Getting a golf cart rental is one of the best ways to explore the beauty of 30A and Panama City Beach. It is hard to top the feeling of cruising around in a cart with your hair blowing, salt air surrounding you and free reign of where you can go. But if it’s your first time renting a golf cart, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your ride is safe and smooth. Don’t worry - we’re not about to bog you down with a bunch of dumb rules! Here are some simple, friendly hints to help you make the most of it, without risking your safety.
Know the Rules of the Road with your Panama City Beach or 30A Golf Cart Rental
For starters, keep in mind that while golf carts might be smaller and a tad more playful than cars, they still need to follow the same road rules. This means staying in your lane, drive within your lane, adhere to speed limits; and acknowledge stop signs and etc. The good news? Our carts are street legal so you can be able to take them through designated areas around 30A and also in Panama City Beach! Just keep an eye on local signage and make sure you’re sticking to designated cart-friendly routes.
Buckle Up!
We get it—riding a golf cart feels more relaxed than being in a car, but safety precautions cannot be overlooked. Always use the seat belts in your cart! It's easy to get caught up and forget, but safety always comes first. Plus, wearing a seat belt is a great habit to get into no matter what you're driving.
Keep Your Speed in Check in Panama City and 30A with a Golf Cart Rental
Golf carts are all about slowing down and soaking up the beach vibes so, there’s no need to rush! Stay at a reasonable speed especially if you are in a residential area or there are people around. It does not matter if you are driving through a beachside town or a crowded market place, being considerate makes everybody happy. After all, they say, “sharing is caring,” and that applies to the roads, too!
Charge Up Before You Go
Since the golf carts are battery operated, be sure to charge them up completely prior to going out. There is no possibility of the battery running out in the middle of your beach day, right? Beach & Bay Golf Carts come equipped with Lithium Batteries—top of the line! Electric LSVs are not only better for the environment, but they also provide an incredibly quiet ride. To keep things running smoothly, always plug in your cart the night before you go to bed. The charger is the same as would be found in any household and can be plugged in to even the simplest of the outlets.
Respect the Cart’s Capacity
Golf carts will generally seat a number of passengers—so beware of overloading it. For example, if you have hired a six-seater cart, don’t attempt to do a circus act with a eight people in it. Overloading of course makes the cart more difficult to control and unsafe to the users. Well-being is essential during the journey and therefore every person should be seated quickly.
Take Your Time and Have Fun
Lastly, remember that renting a golf cart is all about enjoying the ride. You know, don’t hurry. Take your time while you admire the views and relax on the beach. ‘Getting there is half the fun’, so take a seat and allow the ease of the cart to become an enjoyable part of your holiday and not an encumbrance.
The excitement of renting a golf cart for the first time somewhere on 30A or Panama City Beach is priceless and combined with these basic safety tips, one would feel relaxed knowing that they are safe whilst driving. Whether you’re heading to the beach, checking out local shops, or just taking in the sights, a golf cart adds a fun and unique twist to your trip. So get ready, focus on the road and have fun while you are on this cart joy ride!